Materials Planner & Inventory Optimisation Specialist

Kinrise; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Iconic Aussie brands

Staff discounts

LinkedIn Learning access

Additional leave after 2 years

You do You days

Parental leave

Job summary

Kinrise is seeking a Materials Planner & Inventory Coordinator to ensure the right materials are available at the right time, optimise inventory and supplier performance. Based at our Dandenong South site, the role covers ANZ network planning and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

The successful candidate will manage SAP MRP processes, monitor stock levels, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to cost efficiency and working capital improvements in a fast-paced FMCG

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Materials Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management or Procurement Coordination within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end materials planning and replenishment activities across the ANZ network, ensuring raw materials, packaging and traded goods are available to support production and customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Execute SAP MRP planning processes, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, stock transfers, planning exceptions and master data governance to ensure planning accuracy and supply continuity.
• Monitor inventory performance across raw materials, packaging, WIP and finished goods, driving inventory accuracy, cycle counting, stocktake activities, inventory optimisation and the reduction of slow-moving, excess and obsolete stock.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to proactively manage supply risks, improve supplier DIFOT performance and resolve delivery, quality and continuity issues.
• Analyse and report on key supply chain metrics including inventory, working capital, stock cover, supplier performance and material availability, using insights to drive operational improvements and informed decision-making.
• Coordinate material requirements for new product launches, trials, promotions, product transitions and delistings, ensuring effective run-in/run-out planning and minimising waste and obsolescence.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness, inventory governance, process standardisation, cost efficiency and supply chain performance across the ANZ network.

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory management

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP MRP

Power BI

Job description

Kinrise is seeking a Materials Planner & Inventory Coordinator to ensure the right materials are available at the right time, optimise inventory and supplier performance. Based at our Dandenong South site, the role covers ANZ network planning and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

The successful candidate will manage SAP MRP processes, monitor stock levels, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to cost efficiency and working capital improvements in a fast-paced FMCG